Our morning sessions are 30 minutes right after breakfast designed to ignite attendees’ creative sparks. Sessions may be workshops, group projects, presentations, stories, or anything that nourishes attendees and inspires their work for the day. In years past, Kindling Words West has rotated the guest speaker honor between our three strands (editor, author, illustrator). 

In 2026, by popular request, our daily speakers again will be chosen from and by attendees who have registered for Kindling Words West.

How will this work?

Everyone who registers between November 17 and December 31st may pitch an idea for a morning session they’d like to lead.

Our registrar will compile ideas from speakers and invite all registered attendees to vote for morning sessions that are of interest. The registrar will notify chosen speakers by mid-February so they have months to prepare for sessions.

Each speaker who leads a morning session will receive discounted tuition to Kindling Words West; payments will reflect a $200 discount.